Montgomery County Detention Facility is a 1290-bed facility based in Montgomery, Montgomery County, Alabama. For inmate information, you can call the facility 24/7 at 334-832-4985.
Offenders arrested for misdemeanors or felonies are processed at this facility. After booking and processing, they may remain incarcerated until they are bonded out, released on recognizance, or held until their trial concludes.
The inmate search tool provides access to the current roster of inmates.
Inmates sentenced to less than one year will serve their time here, while those with longer sentences are transferred to either the Alabama State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
This page provides detailed information on services such as the visitation schedule, funding an inmate’s account, sending mail, phone calls, voicemail, email and texting, tablet rentals, bail bond details, and commissary purchases.
Be sure to save the inmate’s jail ID or booking number for communication purposes. If you can’t find it online, you can call Montgomery County Detention Facility at 334-832-4985 for assistance.
Phone: 334-832-4985
Physical Address:
250 S. McDonough Street
Montgomery, AL 36104
Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's Full Name & Booking# (print booking #) MCDF
Mac Sim Butler Detention Facility
P.O. BOX 4599
Montgomery, Al 36103
Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Inmate's Full Name & Booking# (print booking #) MCDF
Mac Sim Butler Detention Facility
P.O. BOX 4599
Montgomery, Al 36103
Other Jails and Prisons
To search for an inmate in the Montgomery County Detention Facility, review their criminal charges, the amount of their bond, when they can get visits, or even view their mugshot, go to the Official Jail Inmate Roster, or call the jail at 334-832-4985 for the information you are looking for.
Montgomery County Detention Facility Inmate Search
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about finding an inmate in the Montgomery County Detention Facility, how the jail rosters work and what happens after an offender is arrested and booked. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 334-832-4985 for further assistance.
The Montgomery County Detention Facility maintains an average of 1290 offenders in custody on any given day. The Montgomery County Detention Facility has a monthly turnover of 40% of their inmate population, another 30% turnover every 90 days, another 20% every six months, and approximately 10% stay incarcerated between six and twelve months. Every year Montgomery County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 26,840 offenders.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessMontgomery County Detention Facility, also known as Mac Sim Butler Detention Facility, is located at 250 South McDonough Street, Montgomery, AL 36104 and can be contacted 24 hours a day, 365 days a year at 334-832-4985.
The Director's Office for the Montgomery County Department of Correction and Rehabilitation is located at 22880 Whelan Lane, Boyds, MD 20841 and can be reached by phone at 240-777-9976 or fax at 240-777-9966.
Mac Sim consists of four floors, three of which house inmates and has a capacity of up to 200 inmates. It was opened in 2006 and was initially designed to house 400 inmates. It connects to the County Courthouse by a bridge with holding cells at each end. Visitation hours are Sunday-Saturday 8am-11am, 1pm-4pm and 6pm-9pm.
All mail sent to an inmate must include the sender's name and mailing address in the top left corner of the envelope or postcard.
After an arrest, the individual is brought to Montgomery County Detention Facility for the booking process. This procedure involves identifying the person, determining charges, and deciding whether they’ll be released on their own recognizance, posted for bail, or held until court.
Remaining silent is highly recommended, as anything said can later be used in court. Wait for legal advice before responding to questions.
The booking process typically involves the following steps at Montgomery County Detention Facility:
Booking timeframes vary, ranging from one hour to up to 48 hours. For details on an offender’s bail or bond, call Montgomery County Detention Facility at 334-832-4985.
Once an individual is booked at Montgomery County Detention Facility in Montgomery, options for their release include:
1. Release without paying bail, with a commitment to appear in court.
2. Continued detention until their court date.
3. Release upon paying a bail or bond. Call 334-832-4985 for the bail amount.
Bail can be paid through various methods.
For more details on the bail process in Montgomery County, Alabama, visit the Montgomery County Detention Facility Bail Page.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do You Visit an Inmate in the Montgomery County Detention Facility? What is the Schedule?
250 S. McDonough Street
Montgomery, AL 36104
334-832-4985
PROFESSIONAL VISITATION HOURS:
Clergy: Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 8:00am -11:00am
Attorneys: Daily from 8:00am -11:00am or 2:30pm - 4:00pm or 6:00pm - 9:00 pm
ON-SITE VIDEO VISITATION SCHEDULE
DAY | TIMES |
SATURDAY | 8:00am – 11:00am 12:00pm – 5:00pm |
SUNDAY | 8:00am – 11:00am 12:00pm – 5:00pm |
REMOTE VIDEO VISITATION SCHEDULE
DAY | TIMES |
SUNDAY | 8:00am – 12:30am 2:30pm – 9:00pm |
MONDAY | 8:00am – 12:30am 2:30pm – 9:00pm |
TUESDAY | 8:00am – 12:30am 2:30pm – 9:00pm |
WEDNESDAY | 8:00am – 12:30am 2:30pm – 9:00pm |
THURSDAY | 8:00am – 12:30am 2:30pm – 9:00pm |
FRIDAY | 8:00am – 12:30am 2:30pm – 9:00pm |
SATURDAY | 8:00am – 12:30am 2:30pm – 9:00pm |
In order to visit with your inmate online, you must first register with IC Solutions.
There are three ways to visit remotely with your inmate:
1. Using your personal computer.
2. Using the IC Solutions iphone or Android app.
3. Using the IC Solutions visitation kiosk in the jail lobby.
How it Works
Register or Log in here.
Registering and Scheduling Video Visits Instructions
'Understanding IC Solutions Video Visits' Instructions
Remote Visitation using the IC Solutions app
Download your phone app:
iphone
Android
Instruction for using the IC Solutions app
Cost of a Remote Video Visit
Video Visitation Rules
Understanding the rules completely are the responsibility of both you and your inmate. Not knowing the rules will NOT be accepted as an excuse if you make a mistake and violate them. Disobeying them could result in being banned from have future visits.
• Any inmate or visitor whose behavior is disruptive during a visit may have his/her visiting privileges suspended/terminated.
• All visits are subject to monitoring and recording.
• All visits must be scheduled 6 hours prior to the appointment or up to 13 days in advance.
• You must check-in 15 minutes prior to the scheduled visit.
• Valid picture identification (e.g., driver's license, State I.D., or Military I.D. with picture) is required of all visitors, with the exception of children under the age of 17.
• Visitors under the age of 17 must be accompanied and supervised by an authorized adult visitor.
• Visitors who 'arrive' after the scheduled start time may not be allowed to visit.
• Clothing must cover all private/sensitive body areas.
• The visitation schedule may be canceled or altered on holidays or for safety/security reasons.
• Montgomery County Detention Facility can disconnect, deny, change, or cancel a visit at any time.
• Internet connectivity issues during offsite visits will NOT be refunded.
• Each visitation session will show a timer to display elapsed time.
• After your visit has ended your connection will be terminated automatically.
In order to visit with your inmate online, you must first register with IC Solutions.
There are three ways to visit remotely with your inmate:
1. Using your personal computer.
2. Using the IC Solutions iphone or Android app.
3. Using the IC Solutions visitation kiosk in the jail lobby.
How it Works
Register or Log in here.
Registering and Scheduling Video Visits Instructions
'Understanding IC Solutions Video Visits' Instructions
Remote Visitation using the IC Solutions app
Download your phone app:
iphone
Android
Instruction for using the IC Solutions app
Cost of a Remote Video Visit
Video Visitation Rules
Understanding the rules completely are the responsibility of both you and your inmate. Not knowing the rules will NOT be accepted as an excuse if you make a mistake and violate them. Disobeying them could result in being banned from have future visits.
• Any inmate or visitor whose behavior is disruptive during a visit may have his/her visiting privileges suspended/terminated.
• All visits are subject to monitoring and recording.
• All visits must be scheduled 6 hours prior to the appointment or up to 13 days in advance.
• You must check-in 15 minutes prior to the scheduled visit.
• Valid picture identification (e.g., driver's license, State I.D., or Military I.D. with picture) is required of all visitors, with the exception of children under the age of 17.
• Visitors under the age of 17 must be accompanied and supervised by an authorized adult visitor.
• Visitors who 'arrive' after the scheduled start time may not be allowed to visit.
• Clothing must cover all private/sensitive body areas.
• The visitation schedule may be canceled or altered on holidays or for safety/security reasons.
• Montgomery County Detention Facility can disconnect, deny, change, or cancel a visit at any time.
• Internet connectivity issues during offsite visits will NOT be refunded.
• Each visitation session will show a timer to display elapsed time.
• After your visit has ended your connection will be terminated automatically.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Montgomery County Detention Facility’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 334-832-4985 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessCan I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the Montgomery County Detention Facility?
250 S. McDonough Street
Montgomery, AL 36104
334-832-4985
PROFESSIONAL VISITATION HOURS:
Clergy: Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 8:00am -11:00am
Attorneys: Daily from 8:00am -11:00am or 2:30pm - 4:00pm or 6:00pm - 9:00 pm
ON-SITE VIDEO VISITATION SCHEDULE
DAY | TIMES |
SATURDAY | 8:00am – 11:00am 12:00pm – 5:00pm |
SUNDAY | 8:00am – 11:00am 12:00pm – 5:00pm |
REMOTE VIDEO VISITATION SCHEDULE
DAY | TIMES |
SUNDAY | 8:00am – 12:30am 2:30pm – 9:00pm |
MONDAY | 8:00am – 12:30am 2:30pm – 9:00pm |
TUESDAY | 8:00am – 12:30am 2:30pm – 9:00pm |
WEDNESDAY | 8:00am – 12:30am 2:30pm – 9:00pm |
THURSDAY | 8:00am – 12:30am 2:30pm – 9:00pm |
FRIDAY | 8:00am – 12:30am 2:30pm – 9:00pm |
SATURDAY | 8:00am – 12:30am 2:30pm – 9:00pm |
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Montgomery County Detention Facility’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 334-832-4985 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Montgomery County Detention Facility?
Option 1 - Dropping Money at the Jail
Bring money to the jail in person.
You will use a self-serve kiosk in the lobbies that accepts cash, debit or credit cards.
Option 2 - Deposit Inmate Money Online
Montgomery County Detention Facility uses a private company to process all online deposits to an inmate's account. The company charges you a small fee for doing so, but the fee probably isn't as much as gas and parking would cost to take it to the jail in person.
Option 3 - Mail the Inmate Deposit to the Jail
Mailing a deposit takes more time to process than the other methods but can be done if you live too far away to bring it in person and you don't have a debit/credit card for online deposits. Never send cash. Always send a Money Order from the US Post Office, a reputable bank or Western Union.
Make the Money Order out to the inmate's name and put their Inmate ID# in memo section of the Money Order.
Inmate's Full Name & Booking# (print booking #) MCDF
Mac Sim Butler Detention Facility
P.O. BOX 4599
Montgomery, Al 36103
Option 4 - Make an Inmate Deposit over the Phone by calling 866-345-1884
How to Make a Deposit for Phone, Email or Visitation using GettingOut.com
Montgomery County Detention Facility uses GettingOut for some or all of its communication services with an inmate.
If you want to deposit money using this company for your use or your inmate's account, there are four ways to do it:
For all the information you need to know, including tips, guidelines and warnings about depositing money in a Montgomery County Detention Facility inmate's account for communication services, check out our Send Money page.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Montgomery County Detention Facility’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 334-832-4985 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Montgomery County Detention Facility?
To receive phone calls from inmates in Montgomery County, or to assist them in making phone calls to other people, follow these steps:
Note: All your calls with an inmate are recorded, stored and shared with law enforcement if the conversation deals with your case or any criminal activity. Anything communicated can be used against you or your inmate in court.
For all the information regarding phone calls with Montgomery County inmates; rules, policies, phone calling times, limits and more visit our Inmate Phone Page.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Montgomery County Detention Facility’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 334-832-4985 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow do I Mail an Inmate in the Montgomery County Detention Facility, and what can I send them?
Postcards
The Montgomery County Detention Facility allows inmates to receive pre-metered postcards like the type purchased from the post office. They may also allow certain photo postcards as long as they have not been tampered with or contain images that may be considered to be obscene or violent in nature. It is best to only use blue or black ink. Always include your name and return address.
Envelopes
The Montgomery County Detention Facility also allows envelopes to be mailed to inmates. It is best to only use blue or black ink.
Postcards and envelopes MUST HAVE the sender's full name and return address on the envelope.
Postcards and envelopes MUST be mailed to the following address:
Inmate's Full Name & Booking# (print booking #) MCDF
Mac Sim Butler Detention Facility
P.O. BOX 4599
Montgomery, Al 36103
Legal Mail
Send all legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Booking# (print booking #) MCDF
Mac Sim Butler Detention Facility
P.O. BOX 4599
Montgomery, Al 36103
Newspapers
Local or national newspapers may also be mailed to the inmate as long as they are mailed directly from the newspaper publisher, however they must get permission and they can only have two publications every six months.
Magazines
Magazines are not allowed.
Books
The Montgomery County Detention Facility allows books to be mailed directly to the jail from a reputable source such as Amazon, Barnes & Noble or Books-A-Million. You can order them directly from your computer and have them shipped to the inmate at the address below, however the inmate must get permission up front before you order them.
Books must NOT contain images or content that are considered excessively violent, pornographic or obscene. Any book that does not meet the Montgomery County Detention Facility standards will be disposed of. No more than three books may be shipped at any one time.
Hard cover books will not be accepted by the jail due to their potential to be used as a weapon.
All newspapers and books are to be shipped to:
Inmate's Full Name & Booking# (print booking #) MCDF
Mac Sim Butler Detention Facility
P.O. BOX 4599
Montgomery, Al 36103
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Montgomery County Detention Facility’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 334-832-4985 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessCan I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Montgomery County Detention Facility, and what can I purchase?
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24/7 Customer Service - 855-836-3364
Frequently Asked Questions
To send commissary money to an inmate's account in Montgomery County Detention Facility follow these steps:
You can deposit money four different ways:
24/7 Customer Service - 855-836-3364
Frequently Asked Questions
For all information, tips and available items for send money and for shipping Commissary packages to an inmate in Montgomery County Detention Facility check out our Commissary Instructions Page for Montgomery County.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Montgomery County Detention Facility’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 334-832-4985 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Montgomery County Detention Facility using an Online Messaging Service?
Montgomery County Detention Facility contracts with GTL GettingOut, the same service that handles Inmate Phone Systems and Video Visitation, for sending secure messages and photos between you and your inmate.
If you are not already registered, do so here, or Log in.
Then use the Facility Finder to:
1. Select Montgomery County Detention Facility,
2. Add your inmate to your list of contacts,
3. Add a credit or debit card to cover your costs.
How Messaging Works
Watch this video on how to send a message.
1. Messages can be up to 500 characters long, including punctuation. At the bottom of your message there is a 'character countdown' feature.
2. After you click the “CONTINUE” button, you can review the cost to send your message to your inmate. You can also attach credits for your inmate to reply to your message. Be sure to accept the Terms and Conditions and click the “SEND” button for your message to be successfully delivered to your inmate.
How Uploading Photos Works
Watch this video on how to upload a photo.
1. Select the Photos Tab.
2. Select “Take New Photo” or “Upload New Photo”.
3. Take a new photo with your webcam, or select "Choose File" to upload a photo from your computer.
4. Give your photo a Title or add it to the "Gallery" of your choice.
5. Select the "Share" button.
6. Select your inmate(s) and then select "Share".
7. Once the photo is approved, it will be shared with your inmate(s).
Customer Service Questions
'Online' Contact Form, or
Call 866-516-0115
To receive phone calls from inmates in Montgomery County, or to assist them in making phone calls to other people, follow these steps:
Note: All your calls with an inmate are recorded, stored and shared with law enforcement if the conversation deals with your case or any criminal activity. Anything communicated can be used against you or your inmate in court.
For all the information regarding phone calls with Montgomery County inmates; rules, policies, phone calling times, limits and more visit our Inmate Phone Page.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Montgomery County Detention Facility’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 334-832-4985 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessDo Inmates in the Montgomery County Detention Facility have Access to Tablets or Computers?
The devices are similar to common handheld tablets, but are made exclusively by GettingOut, a GTL / Viapath company.
Tablets offer specialized content and services for inmates to use during their stay at Montgomery County Detention Facility, such as:
- Free services are already available for use on the device at Montgomery County Detention Facility.
- Subscription services are funded separately by family and friends with deposits made into an inmate’s Debit Link account.
- Montgomery County Detention Facility Inmates will then be able to purchase subscription services and premium content to enjoy.
What Does a Tablet Cost?
To estimate costs for tablets and other services such as phone calls, sign in to your account and click “Rate & Fees Calculator” in the footer (bottom of the page), but the following gives you a general idea.
Game Center:
30-Day Subscription: $4.99, with an additional $1.00 service infrastructure charge ($5.99)
Fourteen-Day Subscription: $2.99, with an additional $0.75 service infrastructure charge ($3.74)
Seven-Day Subscription: $1.99, with an additional $0.50 service infrastructure charge ($2.49)
Unlimited eBooks:
Thirty-Day Subscription: $1.99, with an additional $1.00 service infrastructure charge ($2.99)
Fourteen-Day Subscription: $0.99, with an additional $0.75 service infrastructure charge ($1.74)
Seven-Day Subscription: $0.49, with an additional $0.50 service infrastructure charge ($0.99)
Streaming Music:
Thirty-Day Subscription: $8.99, with an additional $16.00 service infrastructure charge ($24.99)
Fourteen-Day Subscription: $5.99, with an additional $9.00 service infrastructure charge ($14.99)
Seven-Day Subscription: $2.99, with an additional $5.00 service infrastructure charge ($7.99)
Newsfeed
Thirty-Day Subscription: $3.99, with an additional $6.00 service infrastructure charge ($9.99)
Fourteen-Day Subscription: $1.99, with an additional $5.00 service infrastructure charge ($6.99)
Seven-Day Subscription: $0.99, with an additional $3.00 service infrastructure charge ($3.99)
Same Day Subscription Services
Game Center: $0.99, with an additional $0.50 service infrastructure charge ($1.49)
Unlimited eBooks: $0.25, (Total = 0.25)
Newsfeed: $0.24, with an additional $0.75 service infrastructure charge ($0.99)
FM Radio: $0.24, with an additional $0.25 service infrastructure charge ($0.49)
All Subscription and message credit pricing is subject to state and local taxes.
Replacement Components - should your inmate break it...
Tablet: $249.99 per each
Charger: $8.99 per each
Earbuds: $2.99 per each
To find out how to get access to a tablet for inmate read the following:
1. First, Register or Sign In to GettingOut/GTL
2. Purchase the services you want for your Montgomery County Detention Facility inmate.
3. All inmates have free access to the tablets to read their letters from family & friends, but there are many other services available to keep your inmate busy while incarcerated... such as Games, Books, Music and Movies. These other services come with fees that you can pay for when you pay for phone service.
To learn more about Tablet Rentals for inmates, including the cost, all the services available and everything else you need to know, check out our Tablet Rental Page.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Montgomery County Detention Facility’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 334-832-4985 for further assistance.
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